FARGO electronic Pro-L manual B. Loading Ribbon Into The Printer

Pro-L Card Printer User’s Manual

IMPORTANT! All color or monochrome dye-sublimation images MUST have either the ribbon’s clear overlay panel or an overlaminate applied to them. If neither of these types of protective layers are applied, your card’s dye-sublimation image will quickly begin to wear or fade. Cards printed solely with monochrome resin text, bar codes, or images do not require any type of protective overlay or overlaminate.

To apply the ribbon’s clear overlay panel, select the Overlay option within the printer driver setup window. To apply an overlaminate, select the Lamination option. In most instances, when applying an overlaminate, the ribbon’s overlay panel should not be applied. See Section 5 for further overlaminate information.

For more information on the printer driver’s Overlay or Lamination options, refer to Section 6-C.

Please note that the card printer requires specialized ribbons in order to function properly. To order additional ribbons, contact your authorized reseller.

B. LOADING RIBBON INTO THE PRINTER

Follow these steps to load ribbon into the printer:

IMPORTANT! Watches, rings, bracelets, and other jewelry can damage the printhead if accidentally bumped against it. For best results, remove such items before installing or removing ribbons. Also, DO NOT touch the glass substrate of the printhead. Oil or dirt from your fingers can cause premature printhead wear. If you do touch the printhead, clean it according to Section 7-B before attempting to print.

1.Remove the ribbon from its packaging. Do not touch the colored portion of the ribbon. Oil or dirt from your hands can impair print quality.

2.The supply end of the ribbon is the side with the fresh, unused ribbon on it. The ribbon take-up is the other end.

Supply

Take-up

3.Open the top-right cover of the printer by pressing its Cover Release Button. Allow the cover to swing up and open.

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Section 4: Ribbons and Cards